I have to admit, I like writing these blogs. They’re difficult sometimes to do but it’s one of the few ways that I can express my current journey. I’ve been a follower of Christ for about ten years. I chose to actively pursue the living God when I was a junior in high school. It is a beautiful relationship but what is disgusting is that this is my ten year high school reunion, ahhhhhh. Despite the length of my journey, I am still learning new things. I have never claimed to know everything. I never will know it all. I did pick up something that, for lack of a better phrase, rocked my world. This is that story.
I was listening to a podcast the other day. It presented me with a picture that I hadn’t thought of before. The speaker was talking about worshipping God. He talked about its importance and beauty, but what struck me was how he prepared himself for worship. As a leader I too try to spend sometime praying about what to play, what to say, and how to guide others. (I say try because I’m not perfect). The speaker on the podcast, who was a speaking pastor not a worship leader, shared the secret to his worship preparation. He said it was all about perspective.
He said, before he worships he attempts to picture God in all his power. He further explained that he pictures himself as a single individual by himself, in a small church, located on a tiny planet, singing, praying, and expressing his love to a God that created the universe. The next part was incredible to think about. He questioned himself, about how his worship would be different if he focused on that image. He said when he does, he doesn’t worry about the location, the "right" notes, or the people around him, he sings out to the all powerful loving God. Wow.
I think this is the coolest thing. Each person will have their own relationship with God and people will view him differently but this worked for me. At this point in my life, this view opened my eyes a little bit further. I am not a cat person, but I felt like those cute little kittens that are just opening their eyes. I have had my eyes open for a while but they opened further.
I’m not going to worry about those people around me, not about the “right” notes, or about the location. I will bring a pleasing life before God. To lay down as a testament of His grace and justice. Now if I could only figure out how to stop judging but that is a different blog all together.
Take care, You’re already blessed!
He said, before he worships he attempts to picture God in all his power. He further explained that he pictures himself as a single individual by himself, in a small church, located on a tiny planet, singing, praying, and expressing his love to a God that created the universe. The next part was incredible to think about. He questioned himself, about how his worship would be different if he focused on that image. He said when he does, he doesn’t worry about the location, the "right" notes, or the people around him, he sings out to the all powerful loving God. Wow.
I think this is the coolest thing. Each person will have their own relationship with God and people will view him differently but this worked for me. At this point in my life, this view opened my eyes a little bit further. I am not a cat person, but I felt like those cute little kittens that are just opening their eyes. I have had my eyes open for a while but they opened further.
I’m not going to worry about those people around me, not about the “right” notes, or about the location. I will bring a pleasing life before God. To lay down as a testament of His grace and justice. Now if I could only figure out how to stop judging but that is a different blog all together.
Take care, You’re already blessed!
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